Site Consultative Committee. 8.2.1 A consultative committee will be established with equal representation by employees, the union, and management. The consultative committee shall meet regularly to discuss matters relevant to this Agreement and to assist in improving communication between management and the employees. Details of the committee and its role are set out below:
(a) The site consultative committee will provide the opportunity for employees to utilise their knowledge and experience and to express their views to assist site management decision making.
(b) The committee will develop its own charter in relation to the conduct of meetings, preparation of agendas, distribution of minutes, timing of meetings, communication and feedback from employees, and any other issues which might require recommendations.
(c) Employee representatives are to be nominated and elected by the majority of the employees they are to represent. An election of employee representatives should be held each 12 months.
(d) Employee representatives elected to form part of the Site Consultative Committee will meet for a maximum of (1) hour prior to each meeting to discuss relevant workplace matters and seek feedback by employees to contribute to scheduled meetings to achieve positive outcomes
(e) Matters that the committee may participate in include the development of more flexible and effective work practices and procedures, to monitor and review site performance against targets and plans and any other minor workplace issues raised from time to time.
(f) The site consultative committee may be used as a forum for site management to express current and future plans for changes to the work environment and to seek input from employees. This does not replace the provisions of clause 5.1 of this Agreement.
Site Consultative Committee. Maintenance will be represented at the respective Site Consultative Committees to ensure the success of this Agreement. The Consultative Committees will have employee representatives (elected by the employees) and management representatives from across the relevant operations to ensure that overall knowledge of the business is present and employee issues are understood. The role of the Committee is to: o Facilitate ongoing communication between the parties; o Consider and evaluate a range of issues and information between the employer and the employees; o Co-operate and examine a proper implementation of workplace change through planning and consultation; o Enhance and increase the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of Fonterra and to enhance the career opportunities of employees; o Provide feedback to employees by posting the minutes of each meeting and other relevant information on local notice boards.
Site Consultative Committee. (a) Where requested by Employees or the Union, Strait Link will set up a consultative committee. The Consultative Committee will be made up of Union Delegates, relevant Union Officials and local management.
(b) The consultative committee will meet as regularly as agreed.
(c) The purpose of the consultative committee will be to discuss matters such as:
(i) Lifting performance at the branch;
(ii) The operation of this Agreement;
(iii) Operating, cultural and efficiency standards within the branch; and
(iv) Proactively dealing with any work-related issues as they arise.
Site Consultative Committee. The use of a site Consultative Committee will be a feature of working life under this Agreement. The Consultative Committee will be a forum for discussion and communication with the workforce. It is planned that the Site Consultative Committee will meet as often as required to discuss and resolve items of mutual concern.
Site Consultative Committee. In order to promote effective communication and harmonious relations between the Company, its Employees and the Union, a Site Consultative Committee will be established at the Mill.
Site Consultative Committee. It is intended that the Consultative Committee will be an effective forum in which employee representatives covering all employees can discuss with representatives of the Company, those matters which affect them. In so doing it is recognised that all concerned have a mutual interest in ensuring the prosperity of the Company and thus promoting the prosperity of all employees. It is intended that the Committee may discuss the following items and their effect on the Mill, but it should be noted that the list is in no way meant to be exhaustive: • Investment Policy and Business Plans; • Operating performance, financial position and market information; • Quality; and • Productivity and Efficiency Indicators
Site Consultative Committee. Recommended makeup of the site committee is nominated relevant employee representatives and management representatives from the site. Chairman is the Operations Manager. The role of the Committee is to consult on matters associated with its particular site’s operations, which may include, but not limited to: • Productivity • Matters arising from this Agreement or Employer policy The Committee will meet on a regular basis as determined and agreed to by its representatives.
Site Consultative Committee. A site consultative committee comprising representatives from employees and management shall be formed and shall meet on a regular basis. The objectives of this committee will be the enhancement of operations in line with business requirements and welfare of all employees. Key issues would include, but not be limited to identification of inefficient work practices; improvement in quality of service; reduction in staff turnover; roster systems; work organisation; training requirements and improvements in communication. It is agreed this committee is not an industrial relations body and while it will need to address issues relevant to IR, it will not be used to bypass the Union’s involvement in issues as per the Disputes Procedure.
Site Consultative Committee. The Consultative Committee will consist of the Site Delegate, Department Delegates, Human Resources and as required Management Representatives. It will meet quarterly or as required with the responsibility to communicate and discuss site wide issues.
Site Consultative Committee. The site consultative committee shall have an ongoing role in improving communication, productivity and service to clients, in addition to matters relating to this agreement.
